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SUMMARY:XP Round Table Webinar
DESCRIPTION:For many churches\, the Executive Pastor is a critical integrator brining the heart of ministry and shepherding together to meet operations and administration. This same ministry leader is vital in recognizing and championing child and youth protection measures in order to protect the vulnerable within the church and to reduce various forms of risk exposure for the church as an organization. How can the church XP or administrator understand what safeguards should be in place and how to go about implementing these measures? How can a busy XP build capacity\, champion and support these initiatives\, and hold team members accountable to protect children and youth. \nJoin Kevin Trotter (Trellis Group)\, and XPs Matt Espenshade and Weyland Glenn as they have this important conversation\, then bring you in to participate. This 90-minute round table will start as a panel discussion\, then open up for questions and answers based on implementing ECAP Child Safety Standards and the role of accreditation for churches. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Kevin TrotterKevin Trotter currently serves with Josiah White’s\, an Indian-based Christian non-profit organization serving children and families\, as the Vice President of Advancement\, overseeing Marketing\, Communications\, and Development. Kevin also serves as a lay pastor with Light City Bible Church. Kevin began his professional career in 2000 as a police officer in Fishers\, Indiana. He was promoted to sergeant in 2007 and continued to serve Fishers Police until 2012. Before leaving the police department\, Kevin co-founded My Cyber Guardian Educational Services\, Inc.\, in Noblesville\, where he served as the full-time operations manager before moving his family to the Tampa Bay area in 2013 to be part of planting Harvest Bible Chapel in the Tampa community. Kevin earned his Master of Science in Human Services from Walden University and his Bachelor of General Studies from Indiana University. Kevin and his wife\, Misty\, were licensed therapeutic foster parents in the state of Indiana and adopted three of their six children through Indiana’s foster care system. Kevin and Misty are passionate about Christ\, shepherding people and serving children and families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt EspenshadeMatt Espenshade is the Executive Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon\, Tennessee. Before entering full-time ministry\, he enjoyed a 24-year career as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In his last assignment\, Mr. Espenshade led the FBI’s Nashville office\, directing all operations throughout middle Tennessee. During his career in the FBI\, Mr. Espenshade served in various domestic and international leadership positions including Legal Attaché in Budapest\, Hungary\, and Nairobi\, Kenya. Mr. Espenshade served as a Military Intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. He has a B.S. from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia\, PA\, and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University in Northfield\, VT. He is married to Lisa Espenshade\, together they have four children. Mr. Espenshade is also an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Cumberland University and sits on the board of directors for Blue Sky Global Ministries\, Imago Classical Academy\, and the Evangelical Council for Abuse Protection. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeyland GlennWeyland Glenn is an Elder and the Executive Pastor at Providence Church in Frisco\, TX. He and his family have been members of Providence since 2008. Weyland is a strategic leader who encourages collaboration and open dialogue with the aim of creating and sustaining high-performing teams. His primary responsibilities include ministry oversight\, staff development\, and vision execution. He truly shepherds those he leads. He is a master at communicating belief in people and commissioning them to effectively use their gifts in order to advance the mission. Prior to joining Providence Church\, Weyland spent seven years working in the corporate world in areas of Finance and Human Resources. Immediately after college\, Weyland served as the Regional Director for K-Life Ministries from 2001-2008. Weyland earned a BA in Finance from Texas A&M University and an MA in Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Weyland has been married to his high school sweetheart for 23 years and they have four wonderful children ages 9-18. They are a busy family and love sports\, eating out\, and playing cards!
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SUMMARY:Should churches be incorporated? - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Church incorporation is a matter of stewardship and of managing liability. Incorporation creates an important shield of liability for your members and for your church. Can you imagine a scenario where an injury or abuse allegation claim might challenge your gospel witness in your community? That is a very real scenario that could challenge the very existence of your church. How can you maintain the religious freedoms and protections that define separation of church and state while still stewarding the ministry you have been called to lead? Attorney Rob Showers will address these common questions and more related to managing liability and protecting the Christian ministry you are called to by our Lord Jesus Christ. \n\n\n\nSpecifically for churches in Virginia but in other states and jurisdictions\, don’t miss this webinar to help you think through the benefits of incorporation while still holding to your convictions and values as a Christian ministry. Learn how to assess these benefits and how to move your church toward a healthy and thriving governance model that stewards mission and liability.    \n\n\n\nThis event will be free for ECAP Members and $20 for non-members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\n\n\nAbout NorthStar Church Network:  \n\n\n\nNorthStar Church Network is a diverse family of autonomous congregations committed to practicing Baptist distinctives and strategically advancing the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Our Network is comprised of almost 170 churches in Northern Virginia/DC. \n\n\n\nWhile respecting and advocating for the autonomy of the local church\, practices of Network churches are consistent with the NorthStar core beliefs and values. \n\n\n\necap.net/northstar \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Showers co-founded Simms Showers\, a Baltimore\, Maryland-based law firm\, in 2002 as a principal partner and now heads up the firm’s new Northern Virginia/Metropolitan D.C. office. His practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation and church\, nonprofit\, and business law. Showers regularly handles numerous lawsuits for and against churches\, nonprofits\, and small businesses. He also provides guidance on a variety of matters\, including risk management\, tax exemption\, land use\, and employment issues to defend against current or future legal liability. \n\n\n\nShowers has served hundreds of churches\, denominations\, and nonprofits nationwide throughout his career\, including the Southern Baptist Convention\, the Assemblies of God\, the Presbyterian Church of America\, Americans United for Life\, and Youth With a Mission. Prior to entering private practice in 1989\, Showers served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General and served as Executive Director of the National Obscenity Enforcement Unit (NOEU)\, later called the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS)\, within the US Department of Justice. \n\n\n\nShowers sits on numerous boards. He serves as past president on the national board of directors of Christian Legal Society\, and as chairman of Gateway Community Church. He previously served as a member of the Southern Baptist Convention’s executive committee. \n\n\n\nShowers earned his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 1977.
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SUMMARY:Church Security
DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 12pm – 1:30pm (ET)\n  \nThis session explores how churches can cultivate resilience and care by building safety and security structures that protect the vulnerable and support ministry health. Through a discipleship-first lens\, leaders will learn how readiness and response can serve as tangible expressions of faithfulness\, helping ministries steward people\, purpose\, and trust so that the Gospel continues to go out undisturbed. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE!
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SUMMARY:Caring for Offenders
DESCRIPTION:In abuse response\, we are right to prioritize the needs of victims. But churches must also be intentional in caring for offenders. How can we minister to offenders in a way that balances accountability\, necessary consequences\, and safety concerns with genuine love\, aiming at a restoration of their dignity as God’s image-bearers? How do we apply the gospel to those who’ve diminished their own humanity by hurting others? And what practical considerations must we always keep before us? In this talk\, we’ll explore these themes together\, providing real help to those caring for offenders.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://ecap.net/event/caring-for-offenders/
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SUMMARY:Background Checks Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Background checks are more than a to-do item on an onboarding checklist. They are a vital component of empowering you to make the right decisions for your ministry. Maintaining the safety of your church is imperative\, but you could be missing out on vital information with gaps in your screening program. This presentation covers the most common mistakes when setting up a volunteer background check program and how to ensure your program is set up to create a safe environment\, bringing a sense of security and confidence to your ministry. Registration Fees:— Free for ECAP members— $25 for non-members  \n\n\n\nPresented by: Protect My Ministry \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan Carter\n\n\n\nRyan Carter is a seasoned leader with over 19 years of experience helping churches create safer environments where families can thrive. Much of his impact has come through his leadership at Protect My Ministry\, a trusted solution from Ministry Brands specializing in background screening\, risk management\, and more. Based in Tampa\, Florida\, Ryan is more than a leader in church safety—he’s a devoted husband and proud father of four. In his free time\, he enjoys channeling his competitive spirit into Spartan races\, embracing both physical challenge and mental toughness. Ryan’s journey includes a broad background in recruiting\, training\, quality control\, and strategic planning\, all of which fuel his passion for helping ministries grow stronger\, safer\, and more equipped to serve. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://ecap.net/event/background-checks-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Guarding the Innocent: A National Conversation on Abuse Prevention Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Guarding the Innocent: A National Conversation on Abuse Prevention Instruction is a compelling webinar that brings together respected voices in Christian education to confront the urgent responsibility of protecting children within our schools and ministries. Created for Christian educators\, pastors\, ministry leaders\, and denominational partners\, this conversation weaves biblical truth with professional insight\, reinforcing that abuse prevention is essential to Christian education and discipleship. Attendees will hear from leaders who are deeply committed to equipping students with age-appropriate\, biblically grounded instruction\, discover trusted abuse prevention resources\, and be inspired to take action in their own contexts. The webinar is designed to build awareness and momentum ahead of the ECAP Christian Educators’ Breakfast at the SBC\, inviting participants into deeper connection\, collaboration\, and equipping for the work God has entrusted to them. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees:— Free for ECAP members— $25 for non-members  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lynne Little\n\n\n\nis the founder of Compass Education LLC and is nationally recognized in Christian education leadership\, curriculum design\, and professional training for faith-based institutions. She is a co-author of Safeguards for Schools\, a biblically-based abuse awareness and prevention instructional resource for elementary students. With more than 25 years of experience\, she partners with schools and ministries to cultivate biblically grounded\, academically excellent\, and ethically sound learning environments. Serving as chair for numerous school accreditation teams\, she values the accountability and continuous improvement accreditation brings to an organization. Lynne and Ronnie\, her husband of 30 years\, reside is northeast TN. Lynne is passionate about the discipleship of the next generation and is an advocate for the protection of children from evil and harm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Lowe\n\n\n\nis a former faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. She has extensive experience with marriage\, women’s issues\, sexual abuse\, body image issues\, parenting\, and child maltreatment issues\, and regularly speaks on these topics. Julie is a registered play therapist and has developed a play therapy office and resources to serve families and youth. She is trained in leading mandated reporter trainings and provides numerous trainings on child sexual abuse. Julie has a registered therapy dog that she works with both professionally and on a volunteer basis. Visit https://julielowe.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Wesley Scott\n\n\n\nleads the National Alliance of Christian Schools\, guiding efforts to strengthen Christian education nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience as a principal\, dean\, professor\, and organizational leader\, he brings deep expertise in school governance and educator training. Dr. Scott is a passionate advocate for child safety in Christian schools and works with educators to implement best practices that prevent abuse and protect students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKati Melton\n\n\n\nKati Melton serves as Senior Director for the Western Division of ACSI\, bringing more than 20 years of experience in Christian education and school leadership. Her work is shaped by a deep commitment to Christ-centered education and walking alongside leaders as they navigate complexity\, change\, and growth. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining ACSI\, Kati served as a head of school\, principal\, and classroom teacher. Most recently\, as Head of School at Cherry Hills Christian School in Colorado\, she led the school through ACSI accreditation and guided a school-wide continuous improvement and strategic planning process\, strengthening academic excellence\, spiritual formation\, and community life. \n\n\n\nKati holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy at Vanderbilt University. She is also a graduate of the Van Lunen Fellows Program for executive management at Calvin University. \n\n\n\nOutside of work\, Kati has been married to her husband\, Brandon\, for 20 years and is the proud mom of two daughters. \n\n\n\nFun fact: Her family is on a quest to visit all U.S. National Parks—45 and counting! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://ecap.net/event/guarding-the-innocent-a-national-conversation-on-abuse-prevention-instruction/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Crisis Response Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Responding to reports and allegations of abuse can be both an urgent and complex crisis for ministry leaders. Whether you are responding to an internal allegation or reporting abuse from outside your ministry\, what you do next can have lasting effects on victims\, employees & volunteers\, on your congregation\, as well as your own career and witness before a watching world. How to manage crisis response for churches and Christ-centered ministries is something worth considering beforehand. How and when should you report? How do you care for individuals impacted by abuse? How should you form and lead a crisis response team and who should that include? When and how should we notify parents\, members\, our congregation or other stakeholders? When do we need an attorney and how can my insurance company assist? This workshop is for any ministry leader including administrators\, pastors\, directors\, board members\, and trustees. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Dalrymple\nis the Director of Abuse Prevention & Response for the SBC Executive Committee. Jeff has formerly served as executive director of the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention; and as a vice president at Southern Seminary in Louisville. His leadership experience also includes roles in public safety\, higher education\, non-governmental organizations\, and parachurch ministry. He holds an undergraduate degree in organizational management from The Master’s University and a graduate degree in international relations & conflict resolution from American Military University. Jeff is based in Jacksonville\, Florida with his wife Kristil and their four children. \n  \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://ecap.net/crisis-response-webinar26/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
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